Southwestern Kitchen featuring wood countertop, blue island, custom chimney style vent hood in plaster finish, hand painted ceramic tile backsplash Photography: Michael Hunter Photography

Lucas Family Farmhouse

BGI Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary kitchen design in Allendalle, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Fall is approaching and with it all the renovations and home projects. That's why we want to share pictures of this beautiful woodwork recently installed which includes a kitchen, butler's pantry, library, units and vanities, in the hope to give you some inspiration and ideas and to show the type of work designed, manufactured and installed by WL Kitchen and Home. For more ideas or to explore different styles visit our website at wlkitchenandhome.com.

The Cresta Model - Terravita

Kenmore Homes

The Cresta Model Home at Terravita in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Joyful Kitchen Chelsea Family Loft

Tamara Hubinsky Interiors

A double island in slate blue, a custom kitchen nook with banquette seating, Decorative storage and functional spaces abound with lots of fun accents.

Beaver Lake Home

Homeworks

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cordillera Residences

Beth Levine Architect, Inc.

Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

DreamDesign®25: Springmoor House

Starr Custom Homes

DreamDesign®25, Springmoor House, is a modern rustic farmhouse and courtyard-style home. A semi-detached guest suite (which can also be used as a studio, office, pool house or other function) with separate entrance is the front of the house adjacent to a gated entry. In the courtyard, a pool and spa create a private retreat. The main house is approximately 2500 SF and includes four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The design centerpiece is the two-story great room with asymmetrical stone fireplace and wrap-around staircase and balcony. A modern open-concept kitchen with large island and Thermador appliances is open to both great and dining rooms. The first-floor master suite is serene and modern with vaulted ceilings, floating vanity and open shower.

Lebanon, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Photo of a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Modern Simplicity - Scott's Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

The stainless steel cabinetry hardware gives this space a very sleek design. Also the farmer's sink is perfect for large pots and pans.
This is an example of a large modern kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

CONTEMPORARY GLAM

Eridel Construction & Design

Ryan Gamma
Design ideas for a large l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Roswell Renovation

Yvonne McFadden LLC

Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Sullivans Island Residence V

Dickson Dunlap Studios

Dickson Dunlap Studios
Design ideas for a tropical kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Magnificent Kitchen Remodel Provides Space to Entertain

T.W. Ellis LLC

A dazzling black ventilation hood above the range is painted metal with stainless steel trim by Vent-A-Hood. Behind the range, the backsplash is made of ceramic subway tile installed up to the ceiling in a herringbone pattern.

Hook Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed shaker kitchen painted in Little Greene 'Deep Space Blue' and 'French Grey' colours. Worktops are Carrara marble; 30 mm thick & Belgian fossil/grey granite; 30 mm thick. Lacanche Vezelay 220 range cooker Industville wall lights Photos by: Rowland Roques-O'Neil

Lot 5 Pinnacle Ridge

ZED Studio

This is an example of an expansive modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and beige floor.

West Univsersity 3

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Woodcreek Farms Estate

Amy Spencer Interiors

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and brown floor.

Owl Circle Residence

Copper Hills Custom Homes

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and multiple Islands Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!